(a) Roll-over protective structures (ROPS) for tractors used in agriculture. A roll-over protective structure must be on each tractor operated by an employee. Except as in OAR 437-004-3600(5), ROPS on wheel-type tractors must meet the test and performance requirements of one of these: The American Society of Agricultural Engineers Standard (ASAE) S306.3-1974, "Protective Frame for Agricultural Tractors -- Test Procedures and Performance Requirements" and Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Standard J334-1970, "Protective Frame Test Procedures and Performance Requirements." ASAE Standard S336.1-1974, "Protective Enclosures for Agricultural Tractors -- Test Procedures and Performance Requirements" and SAE J1194-1994. These ASAE and SAE standards are incorporated by reference. Get copies from:
American Society of Agricultural Engineers
2950 Niles Road, PO Box 229
St Joseph MI 49085
Society of Automotive Engineers
485 Lexington Avenue
New York NY 10017
Copies are available for review at the Oregon OSHA Resource Center, 350 Winter Street NE, Salem, Oregon 97301-3882.